1/2 Tetarteron - Manuel I Komnenos

€304,115.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1143-1180
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Tetarteron (1⁄1728)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionCopper
Weight2 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1980, BMC Byz#78
Obverse descriptionBust of Manuel facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMANɣHΛ ΔЄCΠΟΤ
(Translation: The Lord Manuel.)
Reverse descriptionBust of St. George facing, beardless, wearing cuirass and cloak, holding spear in right hand and oval shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering⨀ ΓЄωPΓIOC
(Translation: The Holy George.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1143-1180)  - -
Catalog ID7419358010
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